Abbas committed to reform of Palestinian Authority, says Blinken
Following a meeting with Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Palestinian leader was committed to reforming the Palestinian Authority so "it can effectively take responsibility for Gaza". The meeting came as the top US diplomat sought to rally the region behind postwar plans for the enclave. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war